Simple explanation for MVC (model view controller) pattern

model-view-controller

Solution

If I were explaining this to my grandmother who is not a programmer, I'd explain it with sugar, a cup of coffee, and herself:

(Disclaimer:This is not an actual photograph of my grandmother! I am not a perfect painter with Microsoft Paint!)

Problem

How would I go about explaining the model view controller (MVC) pattern to someone who has no programming experience whatsoever?

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